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Jill Yake

Jill Yake

February 11, 2011

Jill Yake
Yake, Margaret Jill nee Kelly; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday February 11, 2011. Margaret'Jill' Yake of Mount Forest in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Don Yake. Cherished mother of Dan Yake & wife Kim of Mount Forest, Susan MacKenzie & husband Blair of Waterloo and Peter Yake & wife Catherine of Acton. She will be missed by her special grandchildren Greg and Jenna Yake, Ian and Kate MacKenzie and Lindsey and Michael Yake. Loved sister of Davin & Anna Kelly of Waterdown, Pat & Bob Van Louwe of Ancaster, Michael & Saundra Kelly of Indiana, Peter & Cathy Kelly of Tweed and Janey & Dave Botting of Waterford. Dear sister-in-law of Barb Yake Kuhl of Tillsonburg, John & Dorothy Yake of Oakville, Paul & Pat Yake of Ancaster, Harvey Yake and Jackie Young of Tillsonburg. Jill will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by parents Clarence (Mike) and Jennie Kelly, daughter Linda Yake, sister-in-law Janet Leach and brother-in-law Murray Yake. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00 to 9:00p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Mount Forest United Church on Monday February 14th at 1:00p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Louise Marshall Hospital or Cancer Patient Services would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
'She will live in our hearts forever

Condolences

To Don and family. Our condolences and prayers to you during this time of sadness. Cousin Bonnie and family.

— Bonnie (Yake) Ritchie, February 19, 2011

To Don and family. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

— Jeff Stewart and family, February 17, 2011

We are sorry to hear of the death of Jill. We wish to give our sympathies to her family.

— Cathie and John Ridgeway, February 17, 2011

Sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and mother. Jill was very good to me 5 years when i needed someone to talk too, sharing her time and wisdom with me.

— bonnie lamont, February 17, 2011

Dan, Kim, Jenna and Greg. We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother.

— Ken, Margy, Ashley and Matthew Smart, February 16, 2011

Don and Family - We extend deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. Jill was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. She was also a wonderful neighbor for many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Jill

— Terry and Jill Funston, February 14, 2011

So sorry to hear about Jill.

— Karen and Blair Francis, February 14, 2011

Dan, Kim, Greg and Jenna Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness.

— John, Yvonne, Tyler and Lindsay McPhee, February 14, 2011

Don, Dan, Kim, Greg & Jenna Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. As time moves on and events happen you will know not by seeing but by feeling that Jill as a wife, mom & gramma is still nearby. She likely had the best seat in the house when Jenna scored her hattrick in London. Remember the good times!

— Marilyn, Murray, Scott & Carly McQueen, February 14, 2011

I wish to express my condolences to Dan and his family. i am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom and my thoughts and preys are with you and your family. Scott Craggs.

— Scott Craggs, February 14, 2011

We were saddened by the news of Jill's death. She was a very well liked and respected customer for years in our bakery. Our condolences to her family. Sincerely, Jeannette and Doug Jamieson

— Jeannette and Doug Jamieson, February 14, 2011

Uncle Don & Family In this time of sadness my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Jill was a wonderful lady and will never be forgotten.

— Crystal Affleck (Leach), February 14, 2011

Don and family We would like to express our sincere sympathy to all of you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories carry you through. Alvin and Joan Eccles

— Alvin and Joan Eccles, February 13, 2011

Dear Don and family, We share your sorrow at this very sad time. Jill was a very gracious and special lady whom we were honoured to know. Your grieving will be difficult and you will be in our daily prayers. Sincerely, Ron and Mary Linseman

— Ron and Mary Linseman, February 13, 2011

Dear Susan, Blair, and the Yake family, We were so profoundly saddened when we learned of your mom, Jill's death..she was just a beautiful person, loved and respected by all who knew her... so sorry we can't be there, but please know you are in our hearts and prayers during this very sad occasion... Sincerely, Claudette & Greg Minnick

— Claudette & Greg Minnick, February 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today as I am saddened to hear of your loss. Thank you for this wonderful site that allows all of us to know Jill as her family and friends remember and celebrate her life. Love and Peace to All, Colleen

— Colleen Lawley (nee Hannon), February 13, 2011

Don, Dan, Kim, Susan, Blair, Peter and Catherine, Though we can`t be with you right now you are always in our thoughts and hearts. Jill was always such a special, kind, helpful person...our friend for over 50 years. We will miss her so much!

— The Hirt Family, February 13, 2011

Dear family, so very sorry to read of Jill's passing, our thoughts and prayers will be with you today and in the weeks to come. Jill was a very special and talented lady,and will be greatly missed by family and friends, our sympathy to you Don and family.

— Judy & Bill Gerber, February 13, 2011

Dear Don, Dan and families.....our sincerest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss of a great lady.

— Norm & Janet Freiburger, February 12, 2011

K-40 Don: As President of the Mt. Forest K-40 Club I wish to convey to you and your family the Clubs' condolences. Jill will be missed at our family functions.

— Murray J. Kirkpatrick, February 12, 2011

I was saddened to hear of Jill's passing. She was a wonderful lady so caring and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Paula Solway

— Paula Solway, February 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be sadly missed by our family. It was nice we always kept in touch as cousins. Bob and Joan George(Hannon) and family

— Joan George (nee Hannon), February 12, 2011

Don, Dan and Kim, Susan and Blair, Peter and Catherine: We were very saddened to hear of Jill's passing, please know we are thinking of you and your families during this difficult time.

— John, Pam, Patrick and Isaac, February 12, 2011

We wish we could be there to give hugs and strength at this sad time. Aunt Jill was such a lovely, caring person. She will be truly missed for her smile, laughter and love.

— Angela, Rick, Bryce and Jared Smith, February 12, 2011

Dan,Kim and Family May the peace which comes from memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Larry & Georgina Nelson

— Larry Nelson, February 12, 2011

Dear Don and Dan I was sadden to learn of Jill passing, my prays and thought go out to at this time. Willard Ghent

— Willard Ghent, February 12, 2011

Dear Don and family, We are thinking of you at this heart breaking time. Jill was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.

— Ruth Truax and Rick Young, February 12, 2011

Don though we can not be there with you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was truly a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed

— Joanne and Ben Yake, February 12, 2011

Don and family....I was shocked to hear of Jill's passing.You have my condolences, and you all will have her memories, which no one can take from you. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. Sheila

— Sheila Hamilton, February 12, 2011

Dear Uncle Don, Dan & Kim, Susan & Blair, Peter & Catherine hearts are broken and saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Jill. She was a wonderful aunt to all of us. We cannot be there in person to comfort you but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in our lives. We will miss her terribly.

— Tom and Suzanne Leach, February 11, 2011

We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Words cannot ease the pain, only time and memories can do that. Hold on to one another in the days to come. The pain is great, but the love you all share is much greater.

— Carol, Angie, Shelley, Scott & Lisa Weber and families., February 11, 2011

Dear Don and Family, I was so truly saddened to hear of Jill's passing. She was an absolutely wonderful lady. I had the privilege of working with Jill when she volunteered countless hours at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre. She will be missed greatly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

— Dee Dee Eurig, February 11, 2011

Dear Dan, Kim, Greg and Jenna: We were so sad to hear about your mom's passing this morning. Jill was a wonderful lady and we know she will be sadly missed. Jenna, you know your buddy Burke is here for you.We know you were close to your gramma. Please know you are all in our thoughts and most certainly our prayers. Sincerely your friends Daryll, Debb, Jessie and Burke Cameron

— Debb andDaryll Cameron, February 11, 2011




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294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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